One thing I noticed being in Africa was that I wasn’t black. I was just a person, existing without racial constraints and prejudices.

It’s not just Ghana, Black Americans are choosing to live as ex-pats all around the world.

So many Blacks are relocating to Africa -- even immigrated Africans are returning. Things are happening. Africa is abundant in natural resources and the African leaders today are aware of the power of Africa.

As a Black American who got the chance to visit Africa for a month last year, I highly recommend any Black American to save up and do the same! And I totally understand that feeling she described of "not feeling Black, just feeling like a person." I feel sooo tempted to move there but I have family and friends here who I can't leave. Maybe one day I'll get out there. Who knows, maybe I'll retire there

I went to Ghana during the year of the return in 2019. It was the BEST decision I have ever made. My fiancé is from Ghana and we plan on purchasing a home and raising our kids there. Ghana is one of the most peaceful welcoming countries.

My mom has had enough and is moving to Africa. She just got back from a 3 week scouting trip to Uganda. She was so happy and at peace there.

AS AN AFRICAN WHO MOVED TO AMERICA AT A YOUNG AGE THIS BRINGS SMILE TO MY FACE. I MOVED TO AMERICA WHEN I WAS 10 YEARS OLD. I'M 30 NOW AND I HAVEN'T BEEN BACK SINCE. I MISS AFRICA SO MUCH. JUST THE FREEDOM, PEACE OF MIND AND BEING IN CONTACT WITH NATURE IS SO REFRESHING. HOPEFULLY I GET TO GO BACK SOON 🙏🏿

She says she misses the "convenience of American life" ie the infrastructure etc BUT if many more African Americans made the move back home to Ghana then their wealth, expertise and knowledge would bring about the infrastructure improvements and upgrades even quicker. It would then genuinely be something built for black people by black people.

What it feels like to be no longer black in society? To just be a human that exist and free to move about not thinking about how you are perceived by others.

She went and told her deceased love ones that she GOT OUT! She made it back! She made it home! That brought tears to my eyes!

Every family has that one person who will break the family's financial struggle, I hope you become the one 😊

I love this. I hope for a couple of things. 1. Stay safe out there 2. Don't create a new community. Melt in with your Ghanaian brothers and sisters 3. Embrace the culture 4. Share your stories. The good and the not so good.

I've been to Ghana twice. I understand why people move there. The social experience is soothing.

She’s leaving behind the pain of America in her past. She’s going to achieve a peace not felt for generations.

We moved to Africa years ago. We have made foundations in 2 countries. Have been in Uganda almost 4 years. Can't imagine permanently living in America again. We are happy and at peace while building amazing businesses

“Home is not a place - it’s a sense of feeling welcomed, belonging.”

I wonder what it would feel like to be a viewed as a woman. Not a "black" woman. As soon as the pandemic is over, I'm going to book a trip to Ghana and find out.

Africa has huge potential, just needs to improve the government corruption

I am coming home to Africa. It is my ultimate goal for the next 5 years. I am so excited about the decision, and my next 2 years are all in effort to find my rest there. I am so happy for those of us who has made the move. It is very encouraging. I am ready to bring my talents and gifts to Mother Africa, wherever The Holy Spirit leads me.

That castle is the most haunted building I have ever stepped foot in. The walls scream. Hundreds of years of man's inhumanity to man.

A proud west African who loves our beautiful black American people.❤️❤️❤️😘🇱🇷🇺🇲🇳🇬🇯🇲🇨🇩🇭🇹🇬🇭😜🇰🇪🇨🇲🇨🇬🇸🇴

I went to Benin and Nigeria back in 2010 on a last minute whim with a college friend and it was a sense of peace I didn’t know I need. You are… just yourself. No hyphen, no buts, no footnotes. Just a true glimpse of yourself as just another human, woman, young person with a collection of thoughts and feelings. Rather than always unconsciously looking at yourself through the gaze of a separate people. Without gazing back through a barbed fence. No longer an other but simply lost in the crowd. The experience of being a majority. An introverts paradise.

"What are we doing wrong, that makes them NOT feel welcomed in America." He was being facetious!

As a Blackman, I feel exactly how she feels in Ghana 🇬🇭 right here in America 🇺🇸. She’s happy and I’m happy for her. I do wish to visit Ghana someday.

Wish her the best and hope she lives a peaceful, prosperous life.

I have a close friend who spends several months a year in Ghana and dreads coming back to the US each time. I’m going to ask her to take me with her so I can see what it’s like over there. But despite being an American, this country has never accepted or welcomed me. I’m hoping that will be different in Africa or another country.

"I made it out of here. I made it back" - That gave me chills.

Honestly African Americans should be allowed to pick a citizenship on any African country they want! I think my country SA should do the same!

Something is changing all across the world. I feel a shift afoot.

As a Nigerian who lives in America, I totally understand that feeling. Whenever I visit home, there is a certain feeling of genuineness you feel around other people . Both those who know you, and those who don't know you. If someone doesn't like you in Nigeria, it is CERTAINLY NOT because of the color of your skin, but because of the content of your character. As a black person in any town Africa, you will NEVER have to consciously or unconsciously justify your presence to anyone or at any time of the day .

Wow this is beautiful 🥰 once you get out of the US you start to realize how beautiful life can be. To experience a different culture that’s awesome. I’d probably just move back to Mexico 🤍

I’m a 65 yo white American male and I flew to Accra by myself this summer for two weeks. I had the best vacation in my life. The people are welcoming, the country is exciting and full of youthful energy, and that Twi accent is as beautiful to hear as it is difficult to sometimes understand. I’m stopping next year on my way to Kilimanjaro. I may even retire there eventually.

I love how theyre referred to as “black americans” in this context and “african americans” everywhere else

There were lots of black americans who tried this in the 60 & 70s too. Most came back because even though they were black, Ghana and other west African nations were still foreign countries to them. It's not like being African is only about skin color. There's a multitude of languages, cultures, customs, traditions. If you move there, you don't just become a native. You're an American expat.

The first time I arrived in Israel, I felt a similar feeling of being at home and at peace. I thought of all my family members who were sent to their deaths in Germany and Austria who never had a chance to truly feel welcomed and at home.

This story is not about “people of color.” This story is specifically about Black Americans who are decedents of African slaves. The general term “people of color” is not accurate for this story.

I really hope for them to have the best in life, it's a big culture shock, a big move, and I really hope everything works out amazingly for them. Sending love and prayers.

Black People Never Forget Your History No Matter Where You're On Earth🌎

As an African living in the continent i would like to say to our brothers and sisters in the diaspora, Karibu Nyumbani (Welcome Home)

As an African and part Ghanaian I think its great and I understand what AAs are saying. But from my and probably other Africans perspective you can't deny there is a privilege attached to going back. 1. AAs are looking for opportunity as well as comfort which means what for Africans? Are we also part of that plan? 2. somehow don't think most of these people give up their US citizenship or would expect their children to take Ghanaian citizenship. And im sure they are also not going to live like an average working class Ghanaian. So of course it's great when you are in that more advantaged position. For people from developing countries the opposite is generally not an option. To even get to America on any kind of visa is a mission. I would still take American (or some other western countries) citizenship over my home countries if I had a choice to be honest. Doesn't mean I'd not be connected to home but having western citizenship is a privilege that is GREAT to have! It's a lot easier to get most developing country citizenships if you are coming with money (TBH) which may not be all that much in the States etc. than to get American citizenship! So as hard as it is AAs PLEASE don't give that up once you move! I am still trying to make it to the UK, North America etc. and I've BEEN studying working etc because opportunities in my field are limited (science). And my parents once lived in the UK but came back because they were looking at opportunities for their lives (as well as us as children, but not as adults). My brother is in the States and it would be much more difficult and diverse in his career if he was back home (he's in tech). So consider all sides please and think of what options you're giving your children.

The US really needs more African American mental health professionals. I hope she is still available online for counseling. I hope Ghana is good to her and others who have moved there. Feeling at home and safe is very important. ☘️❤️

This was powerful. So many black Americans don't even realize the freedom of mind, body, and spirit that is to be enjoyed. A freedom that allows you to exist without being labeled as other. In this country we're not only dealing with generational trauma but we are also dealing with a lot of emotional and mental scars that we carry with us from day to day and it manifests in many ways that affect our lives.

That's exactly how I feel. I love when she said it all depends how you feel in the country. As an Asian I really don't want to live here in America. I think it's just a good place to visit but not to live. I hate how my grandparents or my parents are treated just because they can't speak English very well. Americanscould at least be helpful and just try to help seniors or parents who have limited English. Because that's what Asians would do in Asia.

Did he really just ask “what are we doing wrong” to make Black people wanna leave???

I remember the 1st time I traveled outside of the United States when in the Navy. We went to a country that was predominantly black. It's hard to explain the freedom and safety that you feel as a black man from the US when amongst other people that look like you. I wasn't worried about racist cops, being looked at differently because of my color. Didn't have to scope out bars, restaurants etc. out to make sure no skinheads, racist biker gangs or a parking lot full of confederate flags hanging off the back of trucks before I enter. I don't think most white people realize what black people have to go through just to make simple decisions for dinner, drinks etc.

Umm actually Ghana has been open to all Black Diaspora since their independence in 1957… so pls let’s get that straight.

Yea I definitely broke down in Cape Cost castle it was just too much. Ghana feels like a second home. I met amazing people and was grateful that I was even able to afford to go. I felt like a human. No pressures, no being reminded of my blackness, no questioning if I was being treated unfairly because of the color of my skin. Everything wasn’t perfect but it was beautiful. The people were calm, even when things may have been chaotic. It’s a vibe. You should go. This is your sign.

From Ghana and sometimes I don't understand why AAs don't want to come back. U have a place u can come and feel at home and yet u don't come.

What an amazing woman. Hopefully the entire country prospers. Also, the tourism minister has a huge heart and is very smart!

I've relocated to Ghana as a nomad because I didn't feel america was my home. I live a simple life now with just the necessities I need like a cell phone, internet, and electricity. I feel some people need too much (materialistic) and aren't open minded to the possibility of Africa and that's ok. It's not for everyone.

Available on Amazon, book: A History of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana from the 15th to the 19th Century by Akosua Adoma Perbi.

I wish I had a continent to escape to, these ppl are lucky to have a motherland.

300 calls per day and 5,000 settled… and that’s just those who can afford to move or even consider it. The vast majority of us would have left if we could. Congrats to those who have made it out .

I was born and raised in South Carolina in 1986 to Nigerian parents lived most of my life in the states(father left when I was 4)never knew my culture and was constantly getting in trouble. In 2002 my mother made a decision to send me to Nigeria to live for 3yrs, and when I saw for myself how beautiful Africa was(I even went to high school out there) and how dope my culture was it gave me a better overstanding of who I was as a person....to whom ever is reading this lemme say that it's a huge difference when you live/ Immerse yourself in your mother land then just going to visit 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

This woman is a lunatic. She was wealthy and living a great life and she says “I never felt safe” yeah I’m sure you feel WAY SAFER IN GHANA 🤣😂🤣😂

Ghana 🇬🇭 is the gateway to Africa.. December to remember always. Will never regret going there 😩

Ghana is a movement. We are developing soo quickly. By the way you see how the reporter did not show any the beautiful side of Ghana.

Im not black, but I'm rooting for them in Ghana, sometimes life in the USA is not what people (foreign countries) think it is, people just need try to find happiness, I hope they can make Ghana a great successful country. People are stronger together, if everyone can get on same page, happiness is a real possibility.

When you hear throughout your life if you don't like America, then go back to Africa ..... Be careful what come out your mouth.... I wish her the best and hope she is truly happy.

Wow, so powerful. I went last year with a group of ladies and we had an amazing time. Now, I'm returning and taking more people with me in a few days. I will bring more people each year.

What a loss to America this wise young woman is. We should have cherished her and those like her.

She’s reading a great book “The body keeps score!”

Tf they mean "back home". This doesn't apply to me bc I actually know my roots. I'm an aboriginal indigenous woman, native to America. I can't go back home, I'm here, & it's not the same bc they colonized & stripped my ancestors(Native Americans) of everything they had. But there are do many "black americans" that think they're from Africa bc society told them so. Some ppl may very be from Africa, but NOT all. Sick of the group labeling. That itself has caused paper genocide. I encourage everyone to trace their roots to know where they came from.

Wow very powerful words from this young lady. “America was never meant to be the black man’s home.”

Notice the choice of places filmed? The same old distortion of Africa as a poor and undeveloped continent. And this piece was meant as a positive spin on a way out for an endangered people .

Powerful! My husband and I made the move as well. Glad we did. #Ghana #MotherLand

Yes Sister!!! You tell your Ancestors you are taking them back HOME.

The migration back to the homeland is cool , however some AA that have moved to Ghana have belittled the people there because of their orientation and financial upper hand, which is pretty messed up. If someone is moving to a different country , they must be willing to be respectful to the people and the ways of life there.

I'm definitely purchasing a home in Africa within the next 5 years

I’m thrilled for the 5,000 Americans who relocated. Dealing with the hate in the US is too much. Congratulations.

Made it HOME this week.... doing everything I can to STAY..... I absolutely feel the same way... I made it out....going to Elmina to stand in front of the Door of No Return... to let the ancestors know... we HAVE returned....

I wish all of them would go back

If she was looking over her shoulder as she say & she was what they call successful, just think what a person who is less successful is going thru, also if a less successful person wanted to make the move how would they afford it

still in the land of our captivity, but the time of us being here is almost over!!!! soon we will be back in the land of our fathers! the 2nd exodus is near HALLELUYAH!!!!!!

Africa very beautiful into a civil war breaks out and c how fast they want to come back to America 🤣🤣🤣🤣

I am Spanish from Spain 🇪🇸 this is as dumb as me saying I will go back because my race doesn’t belong in America 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻

They should all come to their natural home of Ghana. We can't wait to welcome them.So excited to see them coming home.

This really hurt my heart. I love America and I know that while I think most people are kind, I know there is bad. I really hope she finds the comfort and peace of home in Ghana. Looks like a beautiful country.

This is awesome! More black Americans should look into this. They could have a full circle of healing.

I was born in america and I am tired of moving can't live in fear God take care of people and help people go to God and pray everyday.

“Don’t stay where you aren’t wanted”

Ghana opening their doors is smart. We have a very well educated population. I would hate to lose a single citizen but I can't blame anyone who leaves when they feel unwelcome in their own country. Heart wrenching. I hope they find the acceptance and love they seek. I am glad she feels better.

I'm Cambodian American and thinking of moving to Cambodia to help my own people. I think I will be happier in Cambodia than in the US.

Mama Africa is calling her children back. Your children are still crying . Come home children..come home children. Children, children I called ya'll As You arrived' at deplaning ' you can feel the ancestral presence. A chilling, but welcoming emotion that will immediately bring tears rolling down your cheeks. That is the experience I have had. You will not be able to shake it off. And sounds of African music everywhere is heartwarming and enchanting. AKWAABA. WELCOME WELCOME

Wow, if CBS mornings is going to continue bringing us deep meaningful stories like this, I'm gonna have to turn on notifications. I would much rather hear about this than repeated stories about trump all day from the other "news" outlets. These kinds of heartfelt stories are what matter. I really feel her emotion and now I'm thinking myself about Ghana...

Nate's code-switching game is so strong.

I noticed in the introduction they didn't mention that Ghana was engaged with slavery, they caught and sold people for money. When the ship's came in the slaves were waiting at the port to be sold. Nobody got off the ship's to capture them. It was a two sided deal I believe.

This is now the start of a new and growing movement of African Americans re-conquering and reclaiming Africa. As Ghana and other African countries grow with more people moving in, they will need more food, more transportation, more restaurants, more homes. This means more business opportunities and jobs as it grows and those there can create a society made for them.

As a Caribbean national, i got emotional just looking at this video, knowing what my people went through. America is trying but there is a lot that needs to be done and African nations need to do better to attract talent from the African-Global diaspora.

I feel sad and happy for her. She has recaptured the feelings of being safe and loved. I wish you all the Best in your new life. MAY GOD BLESS YOU.

You know what I believe this is a wonderful idea. It makes complete sense that a person should go home to a place where they belong and feel welcome just has they're mentioning in the video. Congratulations and more power to you who have made a decision and God bless all those who will continue to go over and reside in a place where they can call home and feel safe and free, them and their children and future Generations. Believe it or not I've sort of doing the same my roots are from Central America and knowing how beautiful and wonderful these countries are it will not be a bad idea to actually go and live in a place where everyone looks like you and talks like you and there's no ugliness and fear of having to worry that because of your indifference has you might be killed or mistreated. Thank you for sharing this wonderful video!

This is so great!!! This really needs to happen. There needs to be an organization to financially help those who are poor move to the motherland as well. It will be like the exodus, once were slaves now traveling back home. Black celebrities need to get on board because they can help those who are poor also get back home. No one gets left behind.

I immediately became emotional and started to break down in tears after seeing those dungeons that our fore parents came through🙏🏾👑

My daughter is part Ugandan . My daughter lived over in Africa with her father's family for 3 months. She came straight back to America and never looked back. The culture and way of doing things are contrastly different. Just make sure its truly for you before anyone relocates to places in Africa.

What a beautiful thing to see people happy and at peace.

I am moving to Rwanda in one month for the very same reasons. I need peace in my old age. I will not find it here in America.

PROUD TO BE A GHANAIAN, GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.

Born and raised in Jamaica. I spend majority of my life here in the states and every time I go back home I felt a sense of relief

Imagine not feeling safe and welcome in the country where you were born and grew up but where you're always seen as a stranger... the american dream is not a reality for those americans.

A whole 5000s Americans went to Ghana out of 40 million. Most of them are Ghanaians who immigrate to America and returned home.